Finite element simulation of the human body in vehicle side impact

Bibliography: leaves 154-166. === Accident statistics have shown that automotive side impacts are a major safety problem. The side impact dynamics of an occupant are very complex and difficult to investigate. Industrial research has mainly focused on the impact dynamics of man-made side impact dummi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jost, Rötger
Other Authors: Nurick, Gerald N
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5527